Volunteer at TWP

Tanganyika Wildlife Park needs your help.

Volunteers are a crucial element for Tanganyika. Our volunteers help out in numerous areas around the Park, and many events and programs offered by Tanganyika would not be possible without volunteer help. Volunteers, in turn, are able to give back to the community and have a truly unique volunteer experience. Tanganyika currently offers several different volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions about volunteering at Tanganyika, don't hesitate to contact the Education Department by emailing edu@twpark.com or calling 316-794-8954 ext 102.

Current Volunteers

Docents, click here to view and sign up for opportunities and click here to "like" the Docent Facebook page.

Animal Interaction Program Participants, click here to check your schedule and request time off.

Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals

Short-Term Volunteers

Do you want to see what volunteering at Tanganyika is all about? Come out for a few hours and help at the Interactive Experiences, make treats for the animals, help with special events, or work on other special projects around the Park! Volunteer opportunities are available every weekend during the Park’s open season (March through November). This volunteer opportunity is also great for families, groups, or anyone looking to fulfill community service requirements. If you are interested in volunteering, email edu@twpark.com or call 316-794-8954 ext. 102 to get on the volunteer mailing list!

Docent Program

Short-term volunteers age 14 and up may have the opportunity to join the Docent Program. Tanganyika's Docent Program is invitation only and is a year-round program. Docents help out with a variety of activities around the Park including hangling many of the education animals, leading Guided Tours, assisting with education classes and programs, helping with special events, assisting at Interactive Exhibits, and helping out with special projects.

Docents are able to set their own schedules by signing up for programs and activities that suit their interests and availability. Volunteers are, however, requested to commit to at least 40 hours of service per year.

A 4-week training course is required, and meets one evening per week. Training classes generally begin in February, April, June, August, and September, though exact dates may vary.

Animal Interaction Program

Tanganyika's Animal Interaction Program is open to volunteers age 16 and up and is a seasonal program. Participants are welcome volunteer over multiple seasons, but service hours are only available between March and November. Program participants facilitate animal encounters at Tanganyika's Interactive Experiences and are responsible for telling guests the rules of the exhibit, answering guest questions, and monitoring interactions between guests and the animals. A friendly and outgoing nature is required!

Program participants are requested to volunteer at least 4 shifts per month. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, and participants will be scheduled based on their availability.

A 1-hour training seminar is required, and Program participants will be trained at each exhibit individually. Please contact the Education Department at edu@twpark.com for training seminar dates and times.

Volunteer Opportunities for Groups

Corporate Captive Release Program

Companies and other groups (churches, scouts, etc) are invited to participate in the Corporate Captive Release Program. Program participants facilitate animal encounters at Tanganyika's Interactive Experiences and are responsible for telling guests the rules of the exhibit, answering guest questions, and monitoring interactions between guests and the animals. A friendly and outgoing nature is required! Participating companies will accrue credit towards facility rentals through the program. Please contact the Education Department for more information.